Podcast
BIZ/DEV
Hosted by Big Pixel · EN
David Baxter has over fifteen years of experience in designing, building, and advising startups and businesses, drawing crucial insights from interactions with leaders across the greater Raleigh area. His deep passion, knowledge, and uncompromising honesty have been instrumental in launching numerous companies. In the podcast BIZ/DEV, David, along with Gary Voigt, an award-winning Creative Director, explore current tech trends and their influence on startups, entrepreneurship, software development, and culture, integrating perspectives gained from local business leaders to enrich their discussions.
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Everyday Wiser w/ Paul Barrett | 231
1w ago00:38:34Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Biz/Dev, we sit down with Paul Barrett, Founder and Chief Curiosity Officer of Everyday Wiser, to talk about leadership, curiosity, and building organizations that are prepared for change.Paul shares lessons on leading people, developing stronger managers, and why curiosity is one of the most valuable skills leaders can cultivate as AI continues to influence the workplace.Along the way, we discuss organizational roles, decision-making, and how effective leaders help teams adapt with confidence.LINKS:Paul on LinkedInEveryday Wiser on LinkedIn___________________________________Submit Your Questions to:hello@thebigpixel.netOR comment on our YouTube videos! - Big Pixel, LLC - YouTubeOur HostsDavid Baxter - CEO of Big PixelGary Voigt - Creative Director at Big PixelThe PodcastDavid Baxter has been designing, building, and advising startups and businesses for over ten years. His passion, knowledge, and brutal honesty have helped dozens of companies get their start.In Biz/Dev, David and award-winning Creative Director Gary Voigt talk about current events and how they affect the world of startups, entrepreneurship, software development, and culture.Contact Ushello@thebigpixel.net919-275-0646www.thebigpixel.netFB | IG | LI | TW | TT : @bigpixelNCBig Pixel1772 Heritage Center DrSuite 201Wake Forest, NC 27587Music by: BLXRR
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Flying Beyond the Expected w/ James Cooper | 230
2w ago00:38:51Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Biz/Dev, we sit down with James Cooper, COO of Anatra, to talk about what it takes to build, lead, and adapt at the edge of what’s possible in aviation.James shares his perspective on an industry being reshaped by new technology, where competition is growing and progress requires a willingness to keep testing what comes next.Along the way, we discuss leadership, trusting your direction, and knowing when to evolve as the world around you changes.LINKS:James on LinkedInAnatra on LinkedInAnatra Website___________________________________Submit Your Questions to:hello@thebigpixel.netOR comment on our YouTube videos! - Big Pixel, LLC - YouTubeOur HostsDavid Baxter - CEO of Big PixelGary Voigt - Creative Director at Big PixelThe PodcastDavid Baxter has been designing, building, and advising startups and businesses for over ten years. His passion, knowledge, and brutal honesty have helped dozens of companies get their start.In Biz/Dev, David and award-winning Creative Director Gary Voigt talk about current events and how they affect the world of startups, entrepreneurship, software development, and culture.Contact Ushello@thebigpixel.net919-275-0646www.thebigpixel.netFB | IG | LI | TW | TT : @bigpixelNCBig Pixel1772 Heritage Center DrSuite 201Wake Forest, NC 27587Music by: BLXRR
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The Best of the Best w/ James Amato | 229
3w ago00:30:21Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Biz/Dev, we sit down with James Amato, Founder and CEO of Catalyst Advisors & Consultants, to talk about leadership, growth, and turning big ideas into real momentum.James shares his perspective on building organizations people trust, navigating change, and creating meaningful growth across businesses and communities.Along the way, we discuss entrepreneurship, AI, and what strong leadership looks like when the path forward isn’t always clear.LINKS:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jame5amato/?skipRedirect=truehttps://www.linkedin.com/company/catalyst-advisors-consultants/___________________________________Submit Your Questions to:hello@thebigpixel.netOR comment on our YouTube videos! - Big Pixel, LLC - YouTubeOur HostsDavid Baxter - CEO of Big PixelGary Voigt - Creative Director at Big PixelThe PodcastDavid Baxter has been designing, building, and advising startups and businesses for over ten years. His passion, knowledge, and brutal honesty have helped dozens of companies get their start.In Biz/Dev, David and award-winning Creative Director Gary Voigt talk about current events and how they affect the world of startups, entrepreneurship, software development, and culture.Contact Ushello@thebigpixel.net919-275-0646www.thebigpixel.netFB | IG | LI | TW | TT : @bigpixelNCBig Pixel1772 Heritage Center DrSuite 201Wake Forest, NC 27587Music by: BLXRR
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The CloudFruit of Your Labor w/ Sam Hilsman | 228
4w ago00:33:43Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Biz/Dev, we sit down with Sam Hilsman, Founder and CEO of CloudFruit, to talk about software development, systems thinking, and the changing role of developers in the age of AI.Sam shares lessons from building complex digital systems and products, including how AI is reshaping software development and why curiosity and experimentation remain essential skills for builders.Along the way, we discuss technology, business strategy, and what it means to create products in a world where the tools are changing faster than ever.LINKS:Sam on LinkedInCloudFruit on LinkedInCloudFruit WebsitePlain Text Poetry SubstackPlain Text Poetry Medium___________________________________Submit Your Questions to:hello@thebigpixel.netOR comment on our YouTube videos! - Big Pixel, LLC - YouTubeOur HostsDavid Baxter - CEO of Big PixelGary Voigt - Creative Director at Big PixelThe PodcastDavid Baxter has been designing, building, and advising startups and businesses for over ten years. His passion, knowledge, and brutal honesty have helped dozens of companies get their start.In Biz/Dev, David and award-winning Creative Director Gary Voigt talk about current events and how they affect the world of startups, entrepreneurship, software development, and culture.Contact Ushello@thebigpixel.net919-275-0646www.thebigpixel.netFB | IG | LI | TW | TT : @bigpixelNCBig Pixel1772 Heritage Center DrSuite 201Wake Forest, NC 27587Music by: BLXRR
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Love, your business Mom w/ Anna Bullock | 227
Jul 1400:32:51Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Biz/Dev, we sit down with Anna Bullock, portfolio founder and the voice behind your business Mom, to talk about entrepreneurship, business strategy, and what it takes to build a business with intention.Anna shares lessons from working with founders, including how to make confident decisions, build systems that support growth, and stay focused on what matters most.LINKS:START HERE (newsletter + everything): https://yourbusiness.momPODCAST: https://www.youtube.com/@loveyourbusinessmomLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annabullock/INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/annabullock_csWORK WITH ME: https://annabullock.com/contactWORK WITH ABx2 AGENCY: https://abx2.agency/contactFREE WEBINAR RESOURCES: https://www.annabullock.com/content/webinarsFEATURED BY: https://www.annabullock.com/featuresEMAIL: info@annabullock.com___________________________________Submit Your Questions to:hello@thebigpixel.netOR comment on our YouTube videos! - Big Pixel, LLC - YouTubeOur HostsDavid Baxter - CEO of Big PixelGary Voigt - Creative Director at Big PixelThe PodcastDavid Baxter has been designing, building, and advising startups and businesses for over ten years. His passion, knowledge, and brutal honesty have helped dozens of companies get their start.In Biz/Dev, David and award-winning Creative Director Gary Voigt talk about current events and how they affect the world of startups, entrepreneurship, software development, and culture.Contact Ushello@thebigpixel.net919-275-0646www.thebigpixel.netFB | IG | LI | TW | TT : @bigpixelNCBig Pixel1772 Heritage Center DrSuite 201Wake Forest, NC 27587Music by: BLXRR
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The Entrepreneur Whisperer w/ Katie Gailes | Ep. 226
Jun 3000:33:58Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Biz/Dev, we sit down with Katie Gailes, entrepreneur, business counselor, and founder of Katie Gailes & Company, to talk about entrepreneurship, business growth, and what separates thriving companies from those that struggle to gain traction.Katie shares lessons from decades of working with founders and small business owners, including how to find your competitive edge, avoid becoming the bottleneck in your own business, and build a company that aligns with your goals and values.Along the way, we discuss leadership, strategy, and why entrepreneurial thinking is valuable whether you're running a business or simply navigating life.LINKS:Katie on LinkedIn___________________________________Submit Your Questions to:hello@thebigpixel.netOR comment on our YouTube videos! - Big Pixel, LLC - YouTubeOur HostsDavid Baxter - CEO of Big PixelGary Voigt - Creative Director at Big PixelThe PodcastDavid Baxter has been designing, building, and advising startups and businesses for over ten years. His passion, knowledge, and brutal honesty have helped dozens of companies get their start.In Biz/Dev, David and award-winning Creative Director Gary Voigt talk about current events and how they affect the world of startups, entrepreneurship, software development, and culture.Contact Ushello@thebigpixel.net919-275-0646www.thebigpixel.netFB | IG | LI | TW | TT : @bigpixelNCBig Pixel1772 Heritage Center DrSuite 201Wake Forest, NC 27587Music by: BLXRR
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Magnetic Appeal w/ Emily Gerhardstein | Ep. 225
Jun 2300:33:19Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Biz/Dev, we sit down with Emily Gerhardstein, CEO and Co-founder of LS Adaptive, to talk about building a mission-driven company at the intersection of healthcare, fashion, and innovation.Emily shares how her experience as a caregiver inspired the creation of LS Adaptive, why inclusive design benefits more people than we realize, and what it takes to build products that solve real-world problems with dignity and independence in mind.Along the way, we discuss bootstrapping a startup, creating a new category in the market, and how personal experiences can become the foundation for meaningful innovation.LINKS:Emily G on LinkedInLS Adaptive on LinkedInLS Adaptive Website___________________________________Submit Your Questions to:hello@thebigpixel.netOR comment on our YouTube videos! - Big Pixel, LLC - YouTubeOur HostsDavid Baxter - CEO of Big PixelGary Voigt - Creative Director at Big PixelThe PodcastDavid Baxter has been designing, building, and advising startups and businesses for over ten years. His passion, knowledge, and brutal honesty have helped dozens of companies get their start.In Biz/Dev, David and award-winning Creative Director Gary Voigt talk about current events and how they affect the world of startups, entrepreneurship, software development, and culture.Contact Ushello@thebigpixel.net919-275-0646www.thebigpixel.netFB | IG | LI | TW | TT : @bigpixelNCBig Pixel1772 Heritage Center DrSuite 201Wake Forest, NC 27587Music by: BLXRR
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CLEAR Vision w/ Jay Graves | Ep. 224
Jun 1600:34:04Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Biz/Dev, we sit down with Jay Graves, founder and CEO of Leadership Canvas, to talk about what it takes to build high-performing organizations.Jay shares lessons from his CLEAR™ methodology, why culture and leadership remain at the center of organizational success, and how leaders can create environments where people and performance thrive together.Along the way, we discuss the growing role of AI in leadership, the importance of community, and why the strongest organizations are built on more than strategy alone.LINKS:Jay on LinkedInLeadership Canvas on LinkedIn___________________________________Submit Your Questions to:hello@thebigpixel.netOR comment on our YouTube videos! - Big Pixel, LLC - YouTubeOur HostsDavid Baxter - CEO of Big PixelGary Voigt - Creative Director at Big PixelThe PodcastDavid Baxter has been designing, building, and advising startups and businesses for over ten years. His passion, knowledge, and brutal honesty have helped dozens of companies get their start.In Biz/Dev, David and award-winning Creative Director Gary Voigt talk about current events and how they affect the world of startups, entrepreneurship, software development, and culture.Contact Ushello@thebigpixel.net919-275-0646www.thebigpixel.netFB | IG | LI | TW | TT : @bigpixelNCBig Pixel1772 Heritage Center DrSuite 201Wake Forest, NC 27587Music by: BLXRR
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Bob and Weave w/ Jake Harris | Ep. 223
Jun 900:25:02Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Biz/Dev, we sit down with Jake Harris, founder of buildwallet, to talk about trust, innovation, and what it takes to introduce entirely new ways of thinking to an established industry.Jake shares his journey from construction entrepreneur to blockchain advocate, why trust remains one of the biggest challenges in project delivery, and what he's learned from building a new category around project wallets.LINKS:buildwalletproject wallets___________________________________Submit Your Questions to:hello@thebigpixel.netOR comment on our YouTube videos! - Big Pixel, LLC - YouTubeOur HostsDavid Baxter - CEO of Big PixelGary Voigt - Creative Director at Big PixelThe PodcastDavid Baxter has been designing, building, and advising startups and businesses for over ten years. His passion, knowledge, and brutal honesty have helped dozens of companies get their start.In Biz/Dev, David and award-winning Creative Director Gary Voigt talk about current events and how they affect the world of startups, entrepreneurship, software development, and culture.Contact Ushello@thebigpixel.net919-275-0646www.thebigpixel.netFB | IG | LI | TW | TT : @bigpixelNCBig Pixel1772 Heritage Center DrSuite 201Wake Forest, NC 27587Music by: BLXRR
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Riding the Next Wave w/ Bill Rollinson | Ep. 222
May 2600:31:23Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Biz/Dev, we sit down with Bill Rollinson, Founder of Surfitlocker to talk about what it actually takes to build and scale products in fast-moving ecommerce and payments environments.With more than a decade of experience across product management and marketing, Bill shares his perspective on launching products that not only solve problems, but actually drive adoption, revenue, and long-term growth.LINKS:Bill on LinkedInSurfitlocker on LinkedIn___________________________________Submit Your Questions to:hello@thebigpixel.netOR comment on our YouTube videos! - Big Pixel, LLC - YouTubeOur HostsDavid Baxter - CEO of Big PixelGary Voigt - Creative Director at Big PixelThe PodcastDavid Baxter has been designing, building, and advising startups and businesses for over ten years. His passion, knowledge, and brutal honesty have helped dozens of companies get their start.In Biz/Dev, David and award-winning Creative Director Gary Voigt talk about current events and how they affect the world of startups, entrepreneurship, software development, and culture.Contact Ushello@thebigpixel.net919-275-0646www.thebigpixel.netFB | IG | LI | TW | TT : @bigpixelNCBig Pixel1772 Heritage Center DrSuite 201Wake Forest, NC 27587Music by: BLXRR
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